Where We Stand-Out Starts At The Very Beginning

Before exploring eligibility and the onboarding process, it is important to clarify the key terms that define ECM’s engagement framework.

These definitions provide a shared understanding of how we structure our services, the scope of each engagement tier, and the context in which project size, included services, and out-of-scope work are assessed. By establishing this common language at the outset, prospective clients can more accurately identify the level of support that aligns with their objectives and appreciate the rationale behind our tiered service model.

Key Terms & Definitions

Before reviewing client eligibility and our tiered engagement model, the following definitions establish a common language for how ECM structures and delivers its services.

Tier (ECM Engagement Tier)

Defines the scope, complexity, and depth of ECM’s advisory and management services. Each Tier reflects:

the breadth of services provided—from targeted consulting to fully embedded management;
the level of ECM’s involvement in the client’s operations and strategic initiatives; and
the expected size and complexity of the client’s project or mandate.

Project Size

Represents the aggregate financial scale of the initiative or transaction for which ECM is engaged. This may include—without limitation—

total capital to be raised or deployed,
the enterprise value of the business or assets under consideration, or
the overall monetary scope of the transaction or strategic program.

Project size is an indicator of the engagement’s complexity and risk profile; it is not a guarantee of outcome or a statement of returns.

Included Services

Covers the core advisory and management deliverables agreed upon within the engagement Tier. These services are included in the agreed fee and hours and are detailed in the engagement letter. Examples include feasibility studies, strategic structuring, financial modelling, and regulatory compliance support.

Out-of-Scope Services

Refers to any activities or deliverables beyond the agreed Tier mandate or outside the defined hours. Such services require separate approval and may be billed at ECM’s prevailing hourly rate or by separate quotation. Examples include unexpected jurisdictional filings, emergency transaction structuring, or additional feasibility studies requested mid-engagement.

ECM Tier Comparison Matrix

Quick Notes

Hours & fees are indicative; final scope confirmed during ECM’s STRATA-certified onboarding.
Project size reflects the financial magnitude of the client’s mandate; it does not represent expected returns.
Out-of-scope work requires separate approval and is billed at prevailing rates.

Your Integrity Protected. Your Vision Understood.

Efficient Consulting & Management Inc. (ECM) maintains the highest international standards in client onboarding and compliance. This secure intake form enables prospective clients to confidentially share the information required for regulatory due diligence, including global KYC/AML checks and risk assessments. All submitted data is encrypted, handled with strict confidentiality, and stored in compliance with GDPR, FATCA, and other leading financial regulatory frameworks to ensure legal integrity and secure advisory relationships worldwide.

ECM | STRATA™-Certified Onboarding & Intake Form

Client Eligibility & Strategic Fit Statement

Contextual Preface — Non-Binding

ECM maintains a selective engagement model. This onboarding process is reserved for clients whose circumstances align with ECM’s Premium Standards of confidentiality, precision, and foresight.

Profiles Best Suited for ECM

High-Net-Worth & Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals — liquidity events, inheritance, or business exits.
Family Offices — multi-generational wealth, governance, and discretion.
Corporate Executives & Entrepreneurs — post-IPO, M&A, advanced structuring needs.
Foundations & Development Funds — philanthropy and donor capital oversight.
Select Sovereign & Institutional Clients — confidential boutique structuring.

Common Eligibility Traits

Value absolute confidentiality.
Require bespoke cross-border solutions.
Expect STRATA™-certified oversight.
Treat discretion and foresight as investments in continuity and protection.

This statement is contextual and non-binding. Completion of this onboarding form does not guarantee engagement. Eligibility is determined by ECM at its sole discretion, based on compliance, risk review, and strategic fit.

Client Eligibility & Strategic Fit (tap to expand)

Contextual Preface — Non-Binding

ECM’s onboarding is reserved for clients who meet our Premium standards of confidentiality, precision, and foresight.

HNW/UHNW (exits, inheritance, liquidity events).
Family Offices (multi-gen wealth, governance, discretion).
Execs/Entrepreneurs (post-IPO, M&A, complex structuring).
Foundations/Dev. Funds (philanthropy oversight).
Sovereign/Institutional (confidential boutique structuring).

Confidentiality is paramount.
Bespoke cross-border solutions.
STRATA™-certified oversight.

Completion of this form does not guarantee engagement. Eligibility is at ECM’s sole discretion following compliance and risk review.

Client Onboarding Executive Summary

Two-Stage Process

Internal review → Preliminary Onboarding Fee Quote (USD 10,000–35,000, non-refundable; credited if retained within 30 days).
Upon acceptance & payment, ECM initiates full onboarding and schedules kickoff.

Client Type

Individual Corporate / Trust Both

Section A — General Prospect Information

Full Name or Entity Name

Date of Submission

Primary Contact Person

Contact Email

Mobile / Phone

Country of Residence / Incorporation

Purpose of Engagement (brief)

Section B — Individual Information

Individual Name

Citizenship

Place of Birth

Passport Number

Country Issuing Passport

Passport Expiry

Mobile / Cell

Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?

Yes No

U.S. Person for FATCA purposes?

Yes No

Section C — Corporate / Trust Information

Registered Legal Name of Entity

Type of Entity

Country of Incorporation

Date of Incorporation

Business Address

Company Registration / Incorporation Number

Jurisdictions of Operation

Entity Tax ID / EIN

Name & Title of Signing Officer

Ownership & Shareholding Structure (upload)

Directors & Officers (ID copies, ZIP or PDF)

Trustees / Legal Signatories (if applicable)

Section D — Supporting Documentation Checklist

Government-issued ID

Proof of Address

Articles / Trust Deed

UBO Declaration / Ownership Chart

Financials / Source of Wealth

Video Communication Details

Passport copy of signatory (JPEG/PDF)

Proof of Address 1 (PDF/JPEG)

Proof of Address 2 (optional)

Articles / Trust Deed (if applicable)

Section E — Primary Banking of Applicant

Individual Corporate Both

Bank Name

Bank Address

Bank Telephone

Bank Account Name

Bank Account Number

Bank Officer Name

Bank Officer Email

Source of Funds for Client Onboarding Costs

History of Funds (Genealogy)

Section F — Financial Capability

Is the Client prepared to pay ECM's professional service fees?

Yes No

Where will the source of these funds originate?

Advisory & Management — Executive Retainers

Select	Plan	Hours / Mo	Rate	Base Monthly Fee	Scope & Rationale
	Advisory & Management – Retainer	100	$1,120/hr (Tier 4 discounted)	$112,000	Integrated advisory + management with STRATA™ oversight; priority access and monthly governance cadence.
	Advisory & Management – Comprehensive Premium	100	$2,240/hr	$224,000	De facto C-suite extension: embedded management, continuous responsiveness, complex multi-entity execution.

Billing Notes: Mobilization Fee due on signing (20% of first month). Additional/Out-of-Scope services at $1,400/hr or flat quote. Excess hours beyond included monthly allocation: $1,750/hr. Urgent/after-hours: $2,100/hr.

Standalone Retainer Contracts

Retainer Type	Hours / Mo	Rate	Base Monthly Fee	Scope & Rationale
Advisory – Core	40	$1,400/hr	$56,000	Baseline advisory.
Advisory – Standard	80	$1,400/hr	$112,000	Ongoing support.
Advisory – Premium	120	$1,400/hr	$168,000	Multi-entity / recurring.

Important Fee Note: Retainer fees are separate from operational budgets for third parties (legal, tax, filings, etc.).

Bundled Tiered Service Engagement & Contract Mapping

Tier	Description	Typical Project Size	Estimated Fee Range	Estimated Hours
Tier 1 – Advisory	Foundational consulting.	$5M–$15M	$185k–$250k	132–179
Tier 2 – Structuring	Multi-entity structuring.	$15M–$50M	$350k–$550k	250–393
Tier 3 – Finance Prep & Sourcing	Investor materials & outreach.	$25M–$75M	$450k–$750k	300–500
Tier 4 – Comprehensive Mgmt	Full-spectrum execution.	$50M+	$700k–$1.25M+	500–893+

I acknowledge selected services will be governed by the corresponding STRATA-certified contract(s) and annexes.

Important Fee Note: Tier fees are distinct from operational budgets for third-party providers.

Declaration & Consent

I declare all information is true and authorize ECM compliance checks.

I consent to secure digital communications, including e-signatures.

Governing Law

Final governing jurisdiction is confirmed in the definitive Engagement Letter; unless otherwise specified, Barbados courts have exclusive jurisdiction for this document.

Preferred Governing Law (indicative)

Name of Signatory

Title / Position

Date

Attestation

I request to become an ECM client via KYP of my own free will and will not disclose ECM confidential information.

I make my own business/financial decisions and hold lawfully acquired assets.

I will settle all costs/fees due in connection with KYP processing at stipulated times.

Neither I nor my associates are engaged in government entrapment; we have no disqualifying felonies and are not on terrorism watch lists.

Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) — Detailed Checklist

Head of State / President

Prime Minister

Speaker / Senate President

Chief Justice / Judge

SOE Senior Executive

Senior Politician

Permanent Secretary

Close associate or family member of the above? Details: Prominent public function (international/foreign)? Details:

Professional Fees vs. Operational Budgets

Important Fee Note: ECM professional fees (retainers and tiers) are separate from operational budgets for third-party providers (legal, tax, compliance, regulatory filings, auditors, custodians).

I acknowledge and agree with the above fee separation.

Disclosure & IP

Completion does not guarantee acceptance; binding obligations arise only upon execution of ECM’s Engagement Letter. Use of ECM content is restricted; forward-looking statements and liability limitations apply.

I have read and agree to the Disclosure and IP restrictions.

Operating Account Assurance

To ensure clarity, transparency, and seamless engagement, Efficient Consulting & Management Inc. employs a dedicated Operating Account structure for client retainers. This mechanism is not a custody arrangement but a secure, client-owned account established solely to streamline the settlement of professional fees and authorized expenses. It provides clients with continuous oversight, reconciliation, and peace of mind, while guaranteeing that all engagements are delivered with the discipline and transparency expected of STRATA™-certified services.

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